R&D
R&D Support
What we provide is not contract processing or outsourced machining —
it is the establishment of a mass-production process.
New materials, microfabrication, uncharted processes. We offer an “R&D function” to transform what is “theoretically possible” into a verified physical phenomenon, then transfer it into a production system.
On Technical Complexity
When off-the-shelf equipment or standard contract machining can’t technically meet the challenge, Quantec provides processing support as needed, with the goal of process verification and establishment.
If you have a machining challenge that can’t be solved elsewhere, please reach out.
Workflow
Requirements Definition
Rather than simply receiving drawings, we conduct in-depth interviews to understand why the process is needed and what constraints exist in the surrounding production environment, then define requirements that are physically achievable.
- Clarification of processing objectives
- Material properties, tolerances, and takt time analysis
- Confirmation of installation environment on the production line
Verification & Process Design (R&D)
For the defined requirements, we select the optimal light source and optical system. From a manufacturer-agnostic position, we identify the optically most suitable combination and process conditions, then perform verification through actual machining.
- Selection of light source, optical components, and process conditions (wavelength, pulse width, power)
- Process design based on light-matter interaction
- Machining verification on real equipment
Reporting & Path to Mass Production
Deliverables are not just “processed samples.” We submit measurement data and verification reports — such as “feasible for mass production under these conditions” and “with this tolerance, expected cycle time is approximately X” — to provide a solid basis for equipment introduction and system integration decisions.
- Sample evaluation (cross-section analysis, heat affected zone, dimensional measurement, mechanical properties, etc.)
- Presentation of the process window (stable operating range)
- Proposals for mass-production equipment and line construction
Implementation
From verified process to real production line.
Processing conditions established through R&D cannot always be reproduced with off-the-shelf equipment. We procure and design the "optics and transport system" that reproduces the verified results, then implement them into your process as a custom mass-production system.
Resources
Running the machining alone isn’t enough to establish a reliable process.
We provide the optimal component sourcing and assignment, along with measurement and evaluation to confirm objectives are met.
Procurement
―― Sourcing backed by engineering expertise, from domestic and international suppliers.
Measurement & Evaluation
Quantification and visualization of machining results.
